Description:Under direction of a supervisor in the Office of School Finance, provide guidance and technical assistance and training in the administration of student transportation contracts and related policies, including: assisting in developing and updating Student Transportation Bid Specifications, Policies and Procedure Manuals, and other related documents; conducting reviews of county superintendent͛ administration of student transportation functions including their review and approval of contracts, electronic logging of contracts, and effective dissemination of DOE documents; working with county office staff to verify procedures and assisting with training county and district staff to ensure proper completion of transportation contracts. As necessary, work with county staff to ensure that procedures are being followed in the field, including travel to county offices, or via telephone conference or other means. Perform the annual review, maintenance and update of the District Report of Transported Resident Students (DRTRS) electronic data collection system, including preparing specifications for required system updates; collaborating with IT programming staff to implement required updates and maintenance; testing the system before deployment into the field; updating the technical and policy user manuals; and assisting school districts to ensure timely and accurate data submission. Develop criteria and design models to promote consolidated, efficient transportation practices. Identify common characteristics and efficient transportation practices through the evaluation of the DRTRS data, district efficiency questionnaires, and corrective action plans. Assists in developing short and long-term education and/or financial plans; assists in conducting analyses and evaluations of curricula and other education programs, surveys, needs assessments, and related research; assists in the establishment, maintenance, and evaluation of program and fiscal data related to state and federal aid, grant applications, and allocations; performs mandated regulatory functions; works with some independence in areas of assignments; does other related duties.

Requirements:Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Education, Public Policy, Transportation, Finance, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in education administration, planning, research, program evaluation, or finance.

Note: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of college. Applicants wishing to substitute additional experience for the required Master’s degree, must possess a total of six (6) years of combined education and experience, in addition to the required experience cited above.

Open to the Following:In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the open competitive requirements listed on the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission. You may access the job specification through the Civil Service Commission’s website https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/72623.htm

Authorization to work: selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations.Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.

The New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Affirmative Action Program, and will not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status/civil union partnership, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability, (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and is committed to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ASSISTANT MANAGER OF TRANSPORTATION

Date Posted: 2/28/19Date Available: March 2019Closing Date: 3/11/19

Qualifications:
1. Associate’s Degree in Logistics and Transportation Management or related course of study. Equivalent related experience and a high school diploma or its equivalent may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
2. Two or more years of proven experience as a school transportation supervisor or assistant supervisor with similar responsibilities to those reflected in this job description. This experience shall immediately precede the application for this job description’s position.
3. Certification as a Transportation Supervisor through the New Jersey Transportation Supervisors Certification Program is required. Individuals who do not possess this certification must be currently enrolled in the certification program with an anticipated completion within two years.
4. Certification as a School Bus Driver Trainer is desired.
5. Hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Passenger (P) Endorsement.
6. Have an excellent driving record with minimal, if any, infractions.